Photo from the Letter of Appreciation Presentation Ceremony
Raul Rienda, Head of Japan at Vena Energy (Left), Yuichi Yamada, Mayor of Shiroishi City (Right)
[Shiroishi, Japan – 22 May 2026] – Vena Energy announced that it received a certificate of appreciation from Yuichi Yamada, Mayor of Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, during a ceremony held at Shiroishi City Hall on 15 May 2026. The recognition was presented in connection with Vena Energy’s contribution under Japan’s Local Government Support Tax System for Regional Revitalisation (Corporate Furusato Nozei).
Through this contribution, Vena Energy will support Shiroishi City’s initiatives aimed at helping families fulfil hopes for pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, while nurturing the potential of future generations. Specifically, the donation will contribute to the city’s Educational Digital Transformation Project and the Graduate University Establishment Preparation Support Project, both of which seek to enhance the quality and distinctiveness of education in the region.
Vena Energy commenced commercial operations of the 162 MW Amateras Shiroishi Solar Project, one of the largest solar power generation facilities in Eastern Japan in January 2025 in Shiroishi City. Since 2025, Vena Energy has also contributed to Shiroishi City’s regional revitalisation initiatives and efforts to improve the living environment for local residents.
The Graduate University Establishment Preparation Support Project is a key initiative promoted by Shiroishi City to support the diverse aspirations of young people while promoting educational advancement, industrial development, and regional migration and settlement. As part of this effort, the city is progressing plans to establish the Gaiable Co-Creation University in the 2028 academic year, utilising a former junior high school that was closed following school consolidation.
The donations will support the development of the graduate university’s educational environment, including facility upgrades and improvements to student transport infrastructure, contributing to sustainable regional revitalisation with the university serving as a central pillar for future growth.
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous support through the Corporate Furusato Nozei. Your contribution will be carefully utilized to promote our regional revitalization initiatives. Currently, our city is fully committed to building a sustainable community in line with the vision outlined in the Sixth Shiroishi City Comprehensive Plan: “A city where people and communities shine and create new value together.” Local governments today face unprecedented challenges, including rapid population decline, an aging society with a declining birthrate, and increasingly severe natural disasters. Despite these difficulties, we remain dedicated to ensuring that our city continues to be a place where everyone can live safely and with peace of mind. Moving forward, we hope to continue strengthening collaboration with companies like yours and advancing our regional revitalization efforts. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.”
“We are honoured to support Shiroishi City’s initiatives through Japan’s Corporate Furusato Nozei programme,” said Raul Rienda, Head of Japan at Vena Energy. “As a renewable energy company with a long-term presence in Shiroishi City, we believe our role extends beyond the supply of clean energy. We are pleased to contribute to initiatives that support education, future talent development, and the sustainable growth of the local community. We look forward to continuing to work with Shiroishi City as it advances its regional revitalisation efforts.”
About the Amateras Shiroishi Solar Project
Located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture, the 162 MW Amateras Shiroishi Solar Project is one of the largest solar power generation facilities in Eastern Japan. The project generates sufficient clean, renewable electricity annually to power approximately 35,000 households.
Compared to thermal power generation, the project helps avoid approximately 104,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually and saves up to 165 million litres of water each year.